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Jane C. Schlicht, a Milwaukee-based Intellectual Property Practice partner in at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, was quoted in the article "US Trade Secrets Bill Signed Into Law" published by World Intellectual Property Review on May 12, 2016.

The article discusses the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), which President Obama signed into law on May 11, 2016. As stated in the article, "Under the act, owners of trade secrets will be able to secure federal relief for the misappropriation of their knowledge as opposed to going through individual state courts."

Says Ms. Schlicht in the article, "the law should provide 'much needed relief' but . . . employers should be aware that the act also includes 'whistleblower protections.'" She adds, "Employers must notify employees in any contract that is related to trade secrets or confidential information of their right to provide confidential information to the government if illegal activity is suspected."

Ms. Schlicht focuses her practice in complex business and intellectual property litigation and contracts that are related to these areas. She has substantial experience in the litigation of disputes at both the state and federal levels throughout the country. Ms. Schlicht counsels and advises her clients on matters involving patents, trademarks and copyright infringement, as well as disputes involving restrictive covenants and trade secrets. She also handles trademark and copyright registrations and Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, and counsels her clients in business contracts and transactions.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a U.S. law firm with 450 attorneys located in 11 states and London. Founded in 1934, the firm has a national reputation for its insurance industry work, its representation of professionals and law firms, and its closely coordinated business advisory, transactional and litigation services. We serve clients ranging from emerging and middle-market businesses to Fortune 500 companies, as well as governmental and public sector clients.